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Thailand’s FM Don in hot water over claim of US tipoff about Baghdad drone attack
23 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI
- Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai drew heavy criticism for publicly claiming the US informed Thailand in advance about the drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
- Prominent political figures, including UDD chairman Jatuporn Promphan, called for Don's resignation, deeming his statement 'unwise' and warning it could unnecessarily involve Thailand in the US-Iran conflict.
- The Foreign Ministry later retracted Don's claim, clarifying that Thailand was not informed prior to the attack, which intensified calls for the minister's accountability.
- While some defended Don, accusing media of distortion, the incident highlighted the sensitivity of international relations and the impact of official statements.
